There are a variety of financial instruments that entrepreneurs and startups can choose to utilize when raising capital. Some of the more well-known choices include common stock, preferred stock, and convertible notes, but another alternative is a crowd note. Primarily … Continue reading
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There are two common types of investors when it comes to investing in private companies: accredited and non-accredited investors. While both types of investors have the opportunity to invest in startups, they have clear differentiations when it comes to the … Continue reading
Starting a new business is an exciting but challenging endeavor. One of the most important aspects of launching a new venture is deciding if, when, and how to raise capital for a startup. With many options available, it’s essential to … Continue reading
When a startup decides to raise capital through crowdfunding, the following question often poses itself: “Should I offer equity or revenue share to potential investors?” With the same goal of raising capital, the execution and post-raise period can look significantly … Continue reading
General solicitation for startups can be a powerful tool that allows startups to reach a wider pool of potential investors. However, not every startup that is raising capital is able to utilize general solicitation. Knowing if you can generally solicit, … Continue reading
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) has emerged as a way for startups to raise capital, allowing them to access a wider pool of potential investors due to the public nature of the raise in addition to less restrictive investor regulations. In … Continue reading
Investing in recessionary times can be a challenging proposition for investors, as economic downturns can lead to volatile markets and declining asset values. However, for private market investors, recessionary periods may present a window of opportunity to make strategic investments … Continue reading
Inflation has been increasing in 2022, with the U.S. reporting an annual inflation rate of 7.1% for the 12 months ended November 2022[1]. In response to rising inflation, many banks have increased the interest rate of savings accounts, and the … Continue reading
Equity crowdfunding, also known as regulation crowdfunding, helped pave the way for private companies to raise capital from their “crowd”, or the community around them. While many private market investments have limits on who can invest, typically limited to wealthy … Continue reading
Regulation crowdfunding investor perks can range from product samples to favorable terms for early investors. Continue reading
